Rear Axle Hub And Bearing -- Removal |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
| 1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL |
| 2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- CAUTION:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
| 3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH NUT (for 4WD) |
Using SST and hammer, unstake the staked part of the nut.
- SST
- 09930-00010
- NOTICE:
- Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
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While applying the brake, remove the lock axle hub nut.
| 4. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH |
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Remove the 2 bolts and cylinder.
| 5. REMOVE REAR DISC |
Put matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.
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Release the parking brake.
Turn the shoe adjuster until the disc turns freely, and then remove the disc.
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Install the shoe adjusting hole plug to the rear disc.
| 6. REMOVE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD) |
Disconnect the skid control sensor wire connector.
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Disconnect the grommet of the skid control sensor wire from the hole of the wheel house.
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Remove the bolt (labeled A) and sensor clamp (labeled B) from the side member.
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Remove the 2 nuts (labeled C) and 2 sensor clamps (labeled D) from the upper arm.
Remove the bolt (labeled E) and sensor clamp (labeled F) from the carrier.
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Disconnect the skid control sensor wire connector (labeled G) from the skid control sensor.
| 7. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for 4WD) |
Disconnect the speed sensor connector.
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Disconnect the grommet of the speed sensor wire from the hole of the wheel house.
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Remove the bolt (labeled A) and sensor clamp (labeled B) from the side member.
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Remove the 2 nuts (labeled C) and sensor clamps (labeled D) from the upper arm.
Remove the nut (labeled E) and sensor clamp (labeled F) from the trailing arm.
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Remove the bolt (labeled G) and sensor body (labeled H) from the carrier.
- NOTICE:
- Keep the sensor tip and sensor installation hole free from foreign matter.
| 8. DISCONNECT REAR SUSPENSION NO. 1 ARM ASSEMBLY LH |
Support the No. 2 suspension arm LH with a jack.
- NOTICE:
- Place a wooden or rubber block between the jack and arm.
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Remove the nut from the axle carrier.
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Install SST to the rear No. 1 suspension arm as shown in the illustration.
- SST
- 09960-20010(09961-02060)
- NOTICE:
- Make sure that the clearance measurement between SST and the rear axle assembly is 1 mm (0.0394 in.).
- HINT:
- Use 2 SST of the same type.
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Using SST, disconnect the rear No. 1 suspension arm from the rear axle carrier as shown in the illustration.
- SST
- 09960-20010(09961-02010)
- NOTICE:
- Apply grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.
- Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
- Be sure to place a wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
- Do not damage the front lower ball joint dust cover.
- Be sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
Put matchmarks on the rear suspension toe adjust cam, No. 2 camber adjust cam and rear suspension member.
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Remove the nut, No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH.
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| 9. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH |
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the shock absorber with bracket from the axle carrier.
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| 10. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH |
for 2WD:
Remove the 4 bolts, and axle hub and bearing from the axle carrier.
- NOTICE:
- Do not place the hub and bearing's magnet rotor side so that it is facing downward, and do not allow the magnet rotor side to become damaged or contact foreign matter.
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for 4WD:
Put matchmarks on the drive shaft and the axle hub and bearing.
Remove the 4 blots, and axle hub and bearing from the axle carrier.
- NOTICE:
- Do not place the hub and bearing's magnet rotor side so that it is facing downward, and do not allow the magnet rotor side to become damaged or contact foreign matter.
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